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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the host of the Christmas celebration at the opening of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
(a) Queen Guinevere.
(b) Sir Gawain.
(c) The Green Knight.
(d) Arthur.

2. How many miles away is the Green Chapel from "the lord's" castle?
(a) Half a mile.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

3. What color are the Green Knights spurs?
(a) Pewter.
(b) Silver.
(c) Green.
(d) Gold.

4. On the morning that Sir Gawain leaves, what is the first thing that he asks for?
(a) His armor.
(b) The axe.
(c) A blessing.
(d) His sword.

5. What is the name of Sir Gawain's horse?
(a) Gringalet.
(b) Calibar.
(c) Secace.
(d) Ceingalad.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?

2. What will the successful knight receive from the Green Knight if he succeeds at trading strikes with the Green Knight?

3. Who, according to the text, created the pentangle?

4. What kind of portion is served to the noble guests given the coming of the new year?

5. On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?

(see the answer key)

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